World Refugee Day: Honoring stories of refuge, belonging and becoming
On June 20 we commemorate World Refugee Day to celebrate the strength and resilience of refugees who are rebuilding their lives, and to raise awareness about the plight of many individuals and families around the world who are still in need of refuge and protection.
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On behalf of the Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Happy Father’s Day to all of those who celebrated this past Sunday June 19, 2022. On this special holiday, ACF extends its respect and gratitude to fathers — and to caregivers, father figures, role models — who actively contribute to the well-being of children.
Read Full PostaboutACF 2022 Father’s Day BlogTake Action to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Men and Boys Impacted by Human Trafficking
To ensure health equity for all individuals who experience—or are at risk of experiencing—human trafficking, we must address the needs of men and boys.
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Implementing our strategic priority to promote economic mobility, equity, and child and family well-being
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This blog discusses the importance of routine immunizations and routine check-ups for children and encourages vaccines for those eligible.
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The month of May is a time to highlight efforts to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy among the nation’s youth. With teen pregnancy rates reaching historic lows in the United States, ACF programs are making a positive impact in the lives of the youth we serve.
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During Mental Health Awareness Month this May, ACF recognizes the importance of prevention and treatment for mental health and the role that mental health plays in ACF programs.
Read Full PostaboutStrengthening Mental Health for Children, Youth, and FamiliesSteps You Can Take to Strengthen Health and Well-Being for Women and Girls Impacted by Human Trafficking
We all have a role to play in advancing the health and well-being of women and girls.
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During National Foster Care Month, we focus on ways the child welfare system can strengthen relative and kin connections and the positive impact these relationships have on maintaining family and cultural ties for children and youth in foster care.
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Assistant Secretary Contreras expresses support for Native Americans commemorating the National Day of Awareness for Missing or Murdered Indigenous People.
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